End-of-life healthcare expense higher for those with Parkinson’s than those without, says study … AHCA/NCAL release addresses federal staffing minimum and related cost solutions … Law says LTC facilities...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Aug. 24
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 24, 2022
Skilled nursing struggles help drive healthcare bankruptcies higher … MN hospital’s staffing challenges could lead it to close county’s only SNF … AI model uses breathing patterns to detect signs...
Levodopa is ‘best first treatment’ for early Parkinson’s, new guideline states
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 17, 2021
When compared to alternative options, levodopa provides a superior risk-benefit profile when used to alleviate motor symptoms, and patients are less likely to stop treatment, according to the American...
Hall of Fame boxer Spinks launches facility’s new Parkinson’s program
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 28, 2021
New York skilled nursing residents recently stepped into the ring with a Hall of Fame boxer to celebrate the opening of their facility’s Parkinson’s rehabilitation program.
Evidence clear for vaccinating people with Parkinson’s — but caution advised in frail elderly, experts...
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 04, 2021
A “cautious approach” to COVID-19 vaccination may be best for the very frail with Parkinson’s who reside in long-term care settings, a panel of neurologists contend. But for most with Parkinson’s,...
Trotting out a new therapy for those with Parkinson’s
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2020
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute announced a new research project to see whether horses might be able to help reduce symptoms among people with Parkinson’s disease.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 10, 2020
Patient groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to uphold ACA ahead of Tuesday hearing … Biden announces COVID advisory board … Patients’ response to Parkinson’s drugs linked to presence of tremor … Aspirin...
Early Parkinson’s treatment does not lead to worse outcomes: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2020
Participants who started dopamine replacement therapy earlier had no difference in motor scores after two years when compared with those who started treatment later.
COVID mortality rate 30 percent in diabetes, Parkinson’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 05, 2020
The diseases are independent risk factors for dying from COVID-19, according to a nationwide analysis in England (diabetes) and a large study in the U.S. (Parkinson’s)
Clinical Briefs for Monday, November 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 09, 2019
Opioids offer only minor pain relief and function benefits for osteoarthritis … Biologic drugs safe for elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis … Tailor-made for older adults, geriatric assessment...